Defining Connection Points

You can define connection points that enable the asset to snap into position relative to other assets in an assembly.

To define connection points:

  1. Click Tools > Asset Publisher.
  2. In Ground Plane, select the Ground Plane and optionally the Ground Plane Distance.

  3. In Connect point, in the graphics area:
    1. Select a point for snapping to other assets in an assembly as follows:
      Selection Point Position
      Vertex At the vertex
      Linear edge At the midpoint
      Circular edge At the center point


      Linear edge selected
    2. In Connect direction, select a face to define the direction in which to snap when you drag the asset near another asset's connection point in the assembly. Optionally, click or the handle in the graphics area to reverse the direction.

  4. Right-click to add the connector to Connecting Points or click Add Connector.
  5. To add additional connection points, repeat steps 3 and 4.
  6. Click .
    The FeatureManager design tree updates to include Published References containing Ground Plane, Connectorn, and Connectorn.